Theories that result in further hypotheses and additional observations are known as __________ theories
a. coherent
b. generative
c. parsimonious
d. working
b
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Your roommate Alex is reading the paper and suddenly exclaims, "See, I knew women weren't as good as men at math. This article says that women score more than 30 points lower than men on the math SAT.". Based on the material in your text, your best response would be:
a. "That can be explained by the fact that more men than women take the test.". b. "The test doesn't really measure the ability to solve math problems, but it does accurately predict performance in college math courses.". c. "Women may score lower, but the test underpredicts their grades in college math courses.". d. "The gender differences are not statistically significant, because the sample size is so large.".
Which description matches up with the symptoms?
a. Sarah hears voices and has minimal interest in social relationships—positive symptoms b. John thinks his thoughts are being broadcast on TV and has back and forth conversations with voices no one else can hear — negative symptoms. c. Karen believes the FBI is after her and she cannot distinguish between their private thoughts and external reality—delusions. d. Theodore shows decreased ability to initiate actions or speech, express emotions, or feel pleasure—positive symptoms.
The psychological goal of understanding behavior is achieved when
a. control over behavior is made possible. b. a careful description of behavior is made. c. psychologists can explain why a behavioral phenomenon occurs. d. empirical evidence is obtained.